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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.96, 3,110.40 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.96, 3,110.40 and 1,150.96 is: 1,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.96 : 3,110.40 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.96/3,110.40 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.96x = 3,110.40 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.96x = 3,579,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,945.98/2,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.31

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